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Susan E. Nelson, M.D., M.P.H.

Susan E. Nelson, M.D., M.P.H.

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

4.7 out of 5 stars
94 Ratings
8 Comments
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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-5321
Fax (585) 276-1897
Administrative (585) 275-1395

Locations

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Webster

Spring Pines Office Park
1672 Empire Boulevard, Building 100
Webster, NY 14580

(585) 275-5321 Get Directions
The Saunders Center for Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Henrietta

Marketplace
10 Miracle Mile Drive
Rochester, NY 14623

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About Me

My goal as a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon is to help children and their families through the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of various pediatric conditions and injuries. I specialize in the treatment of spine disorders including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and early onset scoliosis. I am fo...
My goal as a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon is to help children and their families through the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of various pediatric conditions and injuries. I specialize in the treatment of spine disorders including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and early onset scoliosis. I am fortunate to be part of an international group of surgeons dedicated to the study of pediatric spine deformity and how we can improve all aspects of care for these children. I also see children with neuromuscular conditions, infants with hip dysplasia, and I care for children with broken bones and injuries. Regardless of whether the goal is to improve the quality of life for children with complex conditions, or to return to activity after an injury, I look forward to helping children in a way that truly lasts a lifetime.

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. 2016 - 2017

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine (Canada). 2011 - 2016

Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine (Canada). 2010 - 2011

Education

MD | Queens University School of Medicine (Canada). 2010

Awards

Best QSVI Paper. 2018

Best Clinical Paper-Nominee. 2018

Division of Orthopaedic Surgery Second Prize. 2014

Adiel Steacy Memorial Scholarship. 2009

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS). 2006

Samuel Lunenfeld Summer Studentship. 2005 - 2006

Dean's Honour List. 2003 - 2006

Research

I have published articles and book chapters on pediatric spinal deformity, pediatric hip, and trauma topics. I have an interest in population and public health; most recently my research has focused on epidemiology of common pediatric orthopaedic conditions and post-operative pain management in the ...
I have published articles and book chapters on pediatric spinal deformity, pediatric hip, and trauma topics. I have an interest in population and public health; most recently my research has focused on epidemiology of common pediatric orthopaedic conditions and post-operative pain management in the pediatric population.

Publications

Journal Articles

What's New in Pediatric Hip?

Schmitz MR, Blumberg TJ, Nelson SE, Sees JP, Sankar WN

Journal of pediatric orthopedics.. 2018 July 38 (6):e300-e304. Epub 1900 01 01.

Anaphylaxis to Surgiflo During Posterior Spinal Fusion in an Adolescent Status Post Truncus Arteriosus Repair: A Case Report.

Manrique Espinel AM, Feldman JM, Nelson S, Smaliak T, Flynn JM, Nicolson SC

A&A practice.. 2018 March 1510 (6):129-132. Epub 1900 01 01.

Outpatient Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.

Miller DJ, Nelson SE, Shah AS, Ganley TJ, Flynn JJM

The Orthopedic clinics of North America.. 2018 January 49 (1):55-62. Epub 10/06/2017.

Two for One: A Change in Hand Positioning During Low-Dose Spinal Stereoradiography Allows for Concurrent, Reliable Sanders Skeletal Maturity Staging.

Jackson TJ, Miller D, Nelson S, Cahill PJ, Flynn JM

Spine deformity.. 2018 6 (4):391-396. Epub 1900 01 01.

The Pediatric International Knee Documentation Committee (Pedi-IKDC) Subjective Knee Evaluation Form: Normative Data.

Nasreddine AY, Connell PL, Kalish LA, Nelson S, Iversen MD, Anderson AF, Kocher MS

The American journal of sports medicine.. 2017 March 45 (3):527-534. Epub 11/19/2016.

Growth Modulation for Idiopathic Scoliosis with an Anterior Tether – Operative Technique.

Nelson S.E.; Blumberg T.J.; Gambone A.J.; Miller D.J.; Cahill PJ..

University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal. 2017; 27: 83-84.

Mehta Casting for Early Onset Scoliosis – Operative Technique.

Blumberg T.J.; Nelson S.E.; Miller D.J.; Gambone A.J.; Monteleone J.; Cahill P.J.

University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal. 2017; 27: 68-69.

Single Leg Spica Casting for Low Energy Pediatric Femur Fractures – Operative Technique.

Miller DJ; Nelson SE; Blumberg TJ; Gambone AJ; Monteleone J.

University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal. 2017; 27: 51-53.

Adherence to peri-operative antibiotic prophylaxis in orthopedic trauma patients.

Lundine, KM; Nelson, S; Buckley, R; Putnis, S; Duffy, PJ.

Canadian Journal of Surgery. 2010; 53(6): 367-72.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.7 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7 stars

Patient Comments

1.2 stars

[...] I will never recommend her [...]

Oct 19, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Nelson was amazing! Helping us understand my daughters scoliosis & how her future would work out, she was caring & compassionate, loved her knowledge especially explaining it to a 15 yr. old.

May 03, 2024

5.0 stars

She was great very caring and understanding

Feb 27, 2024

5.0 stars

Excellent

Dec 21, 2023

5.0 stars

We would recommend Dr Nelson without any hesitation. Working with her and her staff has been a great experience

Nov 17, 2023

5.0 stars

Dr. Nelson is very professional listens to questions and is very good with us! She is highly recommended for ortho care!

Jul 05, 2023

1.4 stars

[...] Did not feel she was the right provider for us.

Aug 08, 2022

5.0 stars

She was nice and explained things well.

Feb 21, 2022